Trainee / HCA - Westbourne Green

at  Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

To undertake a full range of direct care duties working in support of and, supervised by a Registered Nurse.
Direct patient care and clerical duties under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Assist individual patients with elements of basic nursing care and the implementation of programmes of care under the direction of a registered nurse.
Contribute to the ongoing support of patients and their relatives.
Contribute to the support of patients in transition from one care setting to another
Assist with obtaining, transmitting and storing information related to the delivery of a care service. See section regarding Respect for Patient Confidentiality below
Assist and contribute to the movement and treatment of patients to achieve physical comfort and minimise the adverse effects of pressure according to the prescription of care. Report areas of concern to qualified staff
Assist individual patients with activities of daily living according to individual needs including personal hygiene, appearance, oral care, fluid and dietary intake
Develop an understanding of individual patient needs in relation to dietary regimes and fluid intake
Monitor and record fluid balance and dietary intake. Report areas of concern
Enable/assist patients to minimise discomfort and pain according to the prescription of care.
Participate in clerical duties as required.
Support qualified staff by carrying out accurate record keeping, taking and relaying verbal and written messages promptly, respecting confidentiality.
Patient escor t
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we’re passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We’re keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We’re a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We’ve received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand-new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children’s unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.
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